Overview

• Donald Trump has repeatedly refused to confirm whether he has spoken with Vladimir Putin since becoming U.S. President.
• Trump stated, 'We will speak,' but avoided providing specifics about any direct communication with the Russian leader.
• The White House has not released any information about a conversation between Trump and Putin, which is customary after such exchanges.
• During his campaign, Trump pledged to end the Ukraine war within 24 hours, citing his relationship with Putin, but no progress has been reported.
• Questions about potential discussions with Putin also arose after a recent plane crash in Washington involving Russian citizens, which Trump denied discussing with the Kremlin leader.